688Chemical EngineeringMedium
Smoker’s equation for the calculation of number of equilibrium stages in a continuous binary distillation column is used, when the________?
ANumber of equilibrium stages required is likely to be very small
BFeed is not at its bubble point
CNumber of equilibrium stages in only stripping section is to be calculated
DRelative volatility is close to one (e.g., separation of close boiling isomers)
Correct answer
D. Relative volatility is close to one (e.g., separation of close boiling isomers)
Explanation
The correct answer is Relative volatility is close to one (e.g., separation of close boiling isomers).